Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-05
COCKADE CITY.
AN ELECTION PRO TEN SPECIAL
c0UBClL MEETING.
Republican Political Documepts-0 bssrv-
snce Of the Fourth-Fire hverted-
Legislative Tickets. &C.
Correspondents Of the Richmond Di.pa,ch.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PErERsBUR0, VA, july 4, 1881.
As was stated IN my last letter, the city
attorney, on being asked by the treasurer
for his opinion as TO the effect OF the
mayors order suspcnding the city auditor,
Mr. Il. X. Russell, upon that officers
deputy, replied that In his judgment the
suspension OF the Que suspended the other.
and that therefore the city had no existing
or acting auditor. Thereupon the trcssu.
rer deciined 10 recognize any warrants
issued iy tbe deputy. This practically
slopped the fDancial machinery OF the
city for the time being, tie council
having Jailed by resolution 10 male
a temporary appointment Of auditor. AS.
there was good deal OF money In interest
and salaries TO be paid out the first Of this
month the situation was rendered some
what embarrassing, but The council met In
special session this morning aud promptly
fenedied the matter by elecling the deputy
auditor, Mr. G.. Russell, as auditor pro TEN
10 serve until The reinstatement Of Mr.. +.
II. Russell, or the election OF his successor.
TIE former wos immediately sworn In by
the mayor in the presence OF the council.
and gave bond for the faithful discharge OK
his duties.
II is reported that masses OF political
documents aud circulars are being sent out
from Republican headquarters In this city.
through the mails. 10 all quarters OF the
>tatc. Thus 1t will be seen that General
Malone, though apparently resting quietly
al lis bone. is by 10 means inactive. bu' Is
gCtlIrgIn bis work ahead OF the opening
OF the campaign.
The game OF baseball played here this
morning between the Richmond and Pc
tersbuIg clubs resulted in victory for the
foimtr by a score Of II to IL.
Ire day was observed here very gene
rally as holiday. Nearly all the prOmi.
ncnt pisces OF business were closed, aid
hundreds OF people went on wagon excur'
sioDs or pleasure trips, while large excursion
parties from different points spent tue day
here. There was no special military dis.
play, but the day was usbere In bya artil.
lery salute. At Matoacl, in CIesterGeld
county, the Declaration OF Independence
was read, and all the religious and secret
societies OF the village took part in The
celebration. At Swift Creek the popula.
ton had general picnic.
From present talk II is judged that the
Knights Of Labor here will make nom'na-
lions for the General Assembly to be elected
next fall. This may or may net result in
three legislative tickets in the field.
The large lamp which was u'ed at Cen
ire warehouse exploded night before last
and sci fire 10 the flooring. The light was
discovered by citizens who were passing.
who gave the slarm. The fire, which
otherwise might have proved very Sc
rious one, was extiDgulshed without dam
age.
Childrsp's-day services were held sun
day Afternoon by the Biptists OF Mechanics
vile and Ettrick, and Il crowd OF interest
cd spectators were present at each place.
Mr.. Benjamin Gates. worthy young
citizen, while ont misunderstanding yester-
day afternoon, was thrown by his horse
and painfully injured. lie was taken home
and received medical attention, and today
is getting along comfortably.